Experts look at the most effective coverings for your beds and borders.

For effective weed suppression without the need for a weed membrane, a mulch layer should ideally be three inches deep, ...

Landscape fabric can help suppress weeds but deteriorates over time. Learn more about using and removing landscape fabric before adding fresh mulch to landscape beds.

Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

Whether you need to remove old mulch before adding a new layer depends on a number of considerations, including its composition and condition.

When we think of gardening, we don’t spend much time thinking about mulch. Face it, it is more fun to plant flowers and shrubs for the beauty they bring. But mulch is the unsung hero of the landscape, ...

Dogwood trees have a shallow root system that benefits from mulch to help retain moisture and keep soil temperatures even. Learn how and the proper time to mulch a dogwood tree.

Mulch may attract termites, but not for the reasons you think. Find out why mulch attracts termites and how to safely use it ...

Have you written anything about rubber mulch? My 1-acre yard is in shambles from neglect. I am thinking of covering all the beds and areas near the house this spring with rubber mulch after killing ...

“The clear light that belongs to October was making the landscape radiant.” — Florence Bone. “Sweet October, fill with praise. Rich and glowing as thy days, every poet’s heartfelt lays.” — Caroline ...

DENVER, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cedar Mulch Depot, a bulk materials delivery business, is announcing that in 2026 it is initiating a direct to contractor or home owner cedar mulch delivery ...